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When to Plant Arugula in North Carolina

In a typical North Carolina location, sow outdoors Mar 3 – Mar 17. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 18 in Morehead City and as late as Apr 4 in Boone. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 24 – Oct 1.

Method Direct sow
Days to maturity 30–40 days

Fast-growing, cold-tolerant green; direct sow 2-4 weeks before last frost, succession sow every 2-3 weeks.

Arugula Planting Dates by City

CityDirect sowFall planting
CharlotteMar 2 – Mar 16Sep 22 – Sep 29
RaleighFeb 28 – Mar 14Sep 27 – Oct 4
GreensboroMar 4 – Mar 18Sep 23 – Sep 30
DurhamMar 5 – Mar 19Sep 23 – Sep 30
Winston-SalemFeb 26 – Mar 12Sep 28 – Oct 5
FayettevilleMar 2 – Mar 16Sep 29 – Oct 6
CaryFeb 28 – Mar 14Sep 27 – Oct 4
WilmingtonFeb 19 – Mar 5Oct 9 – Oct 16
High PointMar 2 – Mar 16Sep 24 – Oct 1
AshevilleMar 9 – Mar 23Sep 19 – Sep 26
GreenvilleFeb 27 – Mar 13Sep 27 – Oct 4
ConcordMar 4 – Mar 18Sep 21 – Sep 28
GastoniaFeb 27 – Mar 13Sep 28 – Oct 5
JacksonvilleMar 3 – Mar 17Sep 27 – Oct 4
Chapel HillMar 3 – Mar 17Sep 22 – Sep 29
Rocky MountMar 3 – Mar 17Sep 26 – Oct 3
HuntersvilleMar 2 – Mar 16Sep 22 – Sep 29
BurlingtonMar 1 – Mar 15Sep 28 – Oct 5
WilsonFeb 22 – Mar 8Oct 1 – Oct 8
KannapolisMar 4 – Mar 18Sep 21 – Sep 28
ApexFeb 27 – Mar 13Sep 27 – Oct 4
HickoryMar 3 – Mar 17Sep 23 – Sep 30
Wake ForestMar 7 – Mar 21Sep 23 – Sep 30
Indian TrailMar 3 – Mar 17Sep 24 – Oct 1
MooresvilleMar 12 – Mar 26Sep 16 – Sep 23
GoldsboroFeb 28 – Mar 14Oct 1 – Oct 8
MonroeMar 6 – Mar 20Sep 20 – Sep 27
SalisburyMar 9 – Mar 23Sep 18 – Sep 25
Holly SpringsMar 9 – Mar 23Sep 22 – Sep 29
MatthewsMar 3 – Mar 17Sep 24 – Oct 1

Showing the 30 most populous of 95 North Carolina cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all North Carolina cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant arugula in North Carolina?

In a typical North Carolina location, sow outdoors Mar 3 – Mar 17. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 18 in Morehead City and as late as Apr 4 in Boone. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 24 – Oct 1.

When is the last frost in North Carolina?

The average last spring frost in North Carolina ranges from March 18 in Morehead City to May 2 in Boone, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.

How long do arugula take to grow?

Arugula typically take 30–40 days from planting to harvest. Fast-growing, cold-tolerant green; direct sow 2-4 weeks before last frost, succession sow every 2-3 weeks.

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